LE MARS, Iowa (KTIV) – Dozens of authorities K-9 groups from around the state of Iowa invested part of their week completing for the title of leading dog in Le Mars.
The United State Police Canine Association (USPCA) held the two-day competitors and accreditation at Le Mars High School.
36 groups from Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota contended in a range of abilities consisting of obedience, searches, proof healing and apprehension. While this is a competitors amongst the groups, the primary factor for the occasion is to license the K-9 groups for service with their departments.
”I believe our primary factor for being here primarily is to license our dogs,” said Le Mars Police Officer and K9 handler, Bob Rohmiller. “The second is the competition. You have to score a certain percentage, or a certain amount of points to certify your dog.”
The Le Mars Police Department and Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office hosted the K-9 Trials this year.
The trials are open for the general public to come and enjoy. Organizers state it provides an opportunity to see the K-9 groups at work in a safe environment.
”It provides the chance to see how tough it is to deal with a dog,” said USPCA judge and retired Woodbury County Sheriff’s Deputy Jim Bauerly. “Not everybody can handle a dog. You have to have a love for animals to do this. You go home with hair and slobber all over your uniform at night, your car is full of dog hair, and they are barking in your ear. You have to love dogs to do be able to this.”
The USPCA was developed in 1971 and Iowa formed an area in 1983. The trials are held at a brand-new area each time and Woodbury and Plymouth County have actually played host in years past.
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